part 18
The glamorous hall was literally looking like a royal castle where only gods and goddesses could step on its crystal clear floor. If someone were to look down,their own reflection would stare back at them through the crystal clear floor. Golden coloured ceiling was no different than the sky of heaven.
The golden coloured chandelier was hanging proudly over everyone radiating its heavenly aura. Massive stair case guilded to the upstairs which were only reserved for the most important guests.
It was the annual party held by the country for the best businessmen in Asia. This party was not a normal business party. Only chosen people and their families will be invited and those invited ones are the rulers in business world. This was the dream event every single businessman would be looking forward to. A lot of powerful people would attend to this party at this very special day. And who wouldn't want to create a bond with a powerful company?
Even president of the country would attend to drink champagne with everyone.
The Kings and Queens who can turn the world upside down would be the specials guests who will be sitting on the golden seats on upstairs with the president.
Without a saying Kim empire is one hella company which could affect the country with a finger flipping. So,ofcourse,Kim WonBin had a very special golden seat reserved for him.
His famous seven sons,the future of the Kim empire, were a spotlight. Although they couldn't get a golden seat,no one dared to look down on them. Their father was literally next to the president, so of course, no one will dare.
Boys were clad in those uncomfortable suits which they hate from their guts. Girls would take secret glances at them,imaging a 'never happening' fantasy. Those sinful stares craved their attention yet,they received non. Even Jin never looked at a woman to flirt. He is the future CEO and has to keep his image. They were sitting on the seats which were reserved for them. Everyone had a drink in their hands. Adults with wine and underage teens juices.
Their Aunt and uncle also had attended the party with their children but they got no golden seats.
Jennie sat next to a table close to the boys as their cousin. Even Daehyung had to sit next to their tables because of the table arrangement.
Kim Taehee and Kim Hyuk were standing infront of Kim boys' tables while having a business conversation with some businessmen.
Jungkook was hella bored. He had gone to many high school parties but never saw such a boring party as this." I wanna go home" he whined.
"Me too" Jimin agreed nodding his head slowly.
"I wonder what is noona doing at home alone" Hoseok said spining his whine glass.
"Weren't she invited?" Taehyung asked curiously. Who wouldn't? She is like a rising dragon in the industry.
Hoseok shrugged his shoulders.
"I would rather listen to her silence all day than sitting here" Yoongi muttered zoning off to his own world.
Just as he finished, the silent fell on to a sudden silence. Boys were confused. They noticed that everyone was staring at the grand door way.
Boys looked back only to gasp.
The famous snow white with red beasty eyes had arrived taking everyone's attention.
Her long black hair was loosely hanging on her back with few hair strands on her shoulders. It was a sight to see. Inky black like the darkest night with shiny stars. Her hair was even longer than her hips. Few red and black hair clips had decorated her hair clipping them on back.
Her tattoos on her collarbone added another beauty to the goddess.
She was not looking like a princess. Infact,she is the queen in this special night. Everyone had this strange feeling to bow down under her powerful gaze.
Face almost looking like sculpted from jade,anyone would mistake her as a statue crafted from jade.
Next to her,Lee Dongwook stood.
The famous man nicknamed as the shadow of Igarashi. Of course it is with full respect. The pair was highly respected in business world. Even Dongwook was respected as much as Igarashi was respected.
They entered inside without minding the stares.
Taehee scoffed and rolled her eyes."She is desperate for attention" she mumbled. "She made a grand entrance but what a joke. She doesn't even received a golden seat" her voice was a bit loud and the people near her could hear her rude words.
Jennie hid her face and Daehyung smirked.
Kim boys could only glare at her. They couldn't snap at her like they were in home.
Jin was about to stand up and bring her to them but stopped seeing president himself walking down to her.
He approached Igarashi with a smile.
She bowed a little. She didn't return the smile which might seem rude but all the men in the business world knew well that she never smile. Atleast she bowed to him in respect. It is highly enough to show her heartiest respect to the president.
President did a handshake with Dongwook and lead them to the upstairs.
Taehee's jaw was dropped to the floor. Not even she had a golden seat reserved for her but also had a special treatment from the president.
Kim boys couldn't help but to stare at their sister in awe. They smiled proudly.
Everyone couldn't help but to whisper about how Kim family got two golden seats from the president. Indeed, it made others uneasy. How much power do they have?With addition of Igarashi, no one can even think about laying a finger on their company.
Both Igarashi and her father were rulers in different fields in business. Like father like daughter, they say. She had inherited his intelligence but the reason behind her success was non of that crap. Her experiences in life taught her to achieve what she has today.
Igarashi took a seat next to her father. There were like 10 businessmen. 7 men and 3 women including Igarashi. Each one had a single couch and sat on a large round table. President had the main seat.
Each personal bodyguards were standing behind their boss.
Igarashi talked with few Chinese men using mandarin as the language. But she never turned to her father neither did he.
Anyone could feel the tension between them. But no one had the right to put their noses into the personal matters.
"Ms.Lang" An old man with some decent looks,called her.
She gave him a lazy look."Yes?"
"You are already successful. Do you not have any interest in getting married?"
Now everyone was looking at Igarashi. It was such an interesting question to them. If they could get one of their family members get married to her,think about the power they will receive.
"There are so many fine bachelors good enough to be your partner"
Igarashi instantly understood where is this old man getting into.
"I also have a son. What do you think Ms. Lang?"
His intentions were obvious. But he was brave enough to bring up the topic.
Her eyes hardened a bit but still stayed calm as always.
"Thank you. But I don't have any plans on getting married" she replied politely shattering the hopes of the man.
"Oh come on Ms.Lang. you can't stay single forever. Plus, you are already at the age to think about a marriage"
Dongwook wanted to roll his eyes seeing his impatient ass. If Yibo heard him,this old man would lose his tongue. That jealousy brat.
"I have no interest" she again said and took a sip from her whine.
"Why? Maybe because you already have someone?" Another man spoke up having balls after the first shoot from the old man.
Igarashi stayed silent sipping her wine ignoring him completely making him utterly embarrassed.
"A woman needs a man to live--" That man again tried to grab her attention.
"Who says?" She asked back without even glancing at him.
"Huh?"
"I don't need a man to live. But if I want, I will get one by myself" she put a fullstop to the conversation.
The two men who initiated the talk,were a bit embarrassed. But they couldn't do anything. It was also wrong to insist her to get married. But they didn't give up. They turned to WonBin.
"Mr.Kim, what do you think?your daughter says she doesn't want to get married. You have to explain--"
"She has all the rights to chose her partner. That's her decision" he also cut the conversation helping Igarashi a bit to escape from the awful situation.
President chuckled.
"You are indeed a great father. You care about her feelings rather than business"
Igarashi and Dongwook raised their eyebrows in unison.
On the other hand WonBin could only smile awkwardly.
"And Ms.Lang, it is an honour to have your presence tonight. It was such a surprise to know that your father is the legendary businessman Kim WonBin. Father rules the business world while daughter rules the teens and youths. You two really have a big impact on the country" President showed his heartiest sincerity to the father and daughter.
Igarashi and WonBin bowed in gratitude.
The party was heating up in downstairs because of the children. There were so many children, teens and youths who had arrived with their families. So,of course party won't be boring for a long time.
Soon,the top businessmen left the golden seats to join the others. Not to dance but to have some conversations with others here and there.
Igarashi didn't want to speak but was stopped by few businessmen and had to have a conversation out of respect. Also,she does not want unnecessary enemies to be born.
Her eyes caught her brothers dancing on the dance floor.
Then her gaze accidentally went to Jennie who was having some troubles. At first,she did not want to care. She wouldn't care unless it is about her brothers.
But as a woman,she couldn't look away.
A man was harassing her. Jennie was helpless since no one noticed this.
Igarashi sighed and excused herself. Walking towards Jennie,she grabbed a wine glance by a passer by waiter.
As she was getting closed,Dongwook also noticed this.
Jennie was trying hard to throw away the man's dirty hands. But the drunken man was a stubborn ass. She couldn't find any of her cousins near by to ask help. She cursed herself for leaving their side.
As the man's hand went to her chest,another hand grabbed his wrist twisting it painfully. The man screamed in pain.
Jennie snapped her head only to see Dongwook. He was twisting the man's wrist and this grabbed almost everyone's attention.
Next to him,Igarashi stood.
Jennie immediately ran to her side and hid behind her feeling scared out of her guts.
"Let go! How dare you?!" The man screamed.
Dongwook didn't need to ask what he should do next. He pulled him towards Jennie and made him kneel scaring Jennie.
Jennie looked at Dongwook. For a moment, she got attracted to this new side of him. Her eyes scanned his eyes,nose,lips--
She got startled when the man screamed.
"Apologies. Right now" Dongwook demanded twisting his hand more painfully.
Kim boys also got closer to the scene. They were confused but had the idea about what might have happened.
On the other hand, Daehyung scrunched up his face remembering that he was in that position few months ago. He definitely did not want to get his hand twisted by Dongwook's iron grip again. Slowly,he slipped away.
"I did not do anything!let me go! You are doing a grave mistake!"
"And who would believe you?" Igarashi asked staring at her wine. "Words from a girl about a harassment is the proof here. You want to deny?fine. Let's search CCTVs"
The man's face went pale. He couldn't admit it. Not infront of the world. His fame,his power would be destroyed the second he admits. But if he get proved here by CCTVs,it will be the end of him.
Kim Taehee came to the scene not knowing anything. She only saw her daughter standing so close to Igarashi like she is seeking her protection which really is true.
"Jennie!what are you doing?!come here!"
Jennie looked at her mother. She didn't want to go. Going to her mother wouldn't bring her justice. Only Igarashi could do it without stirring up a big issue unlike her mother. So,she sticked to Igarashi's side looking away.
"Bring the CCTV footages" Igarashi announced.
The man felt cold sweat dripping down from his forehead. He had no choice but admit. He himself knelt infront of Jennie without Dongwook forcing.
"I did wrong! Please forgive me! I did not know that you are Kim WonBin's niece!Please forgive me!" He begged shocking everyone.
"Even if you didn't know,you have no right to touch a girl!" Jennie yelled.
That's when Taehee understood what had happened. She wanted to scream and shout to the man but he was already kneeling in a pitiful way embarrassing himself. What more could ask? He had already ruined his image.
Igarashi handed the wine glass to Jennie. Jennie did not need to ask what she has to do with the wine. She splashed the whine all over his face relieving her frustration.
Igarashi turned around and left silently.
Jennie was about to follow her but Dongwook stopped her by holding her wrist. He removed his outer coat and wrapped it around her shoulders like a gentleman.
Jennie stared at his face in daze. He was much more older than her but she couldn't help when her heart stubbornly started to beat.
Taehee reached them and pulled Jennie.
"Jennie-ya! Are you okay?!why didn't you tell me?! I told you not to leave my side! Somebody bring that here to the police!"
Jennie tried to escape from her mother but she couldn't. When she looked at her side,Dongwook had already left.
Both of them didn't even receive a single thank. They didn't really want it.
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